Robert David Simpson, affectionately known as “Rob”, 44, of Bentonville, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022.
Rob was born on May 14, 1978 in Falls Church, Virginia to Donald and Karen Miller Simpson. Rob was a devoted father, brother, son and uncle and an adoring and loving husband. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hiking, fishing with his brother and father and his annual family canoe trip with his son, father, brother, uncles and nephews. Aside from being outside, Rob loved working with his hands and renovating the home he shared with his wife.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Jane “Bam Bam” Miller. Surviving along with his parents are his wife, Julia Simpson; son, Tyler Simpson; three daughters, Adriana Simpson, Karissa Rodriguez and Olivia Simpson; brother, Daniel Simpson; four sisters, Michelle Anderson, Christine Simpson, Jennifer Jackson and Catherine Jackson; stepmother, Valerie
Simpson; nephews, Jacob Sterner and Mason Simpson and nieces, Ella Simpson and Abigail Anderson.
Rob spent his younger years in Clifton and Burke Virginia with his dearest friends and spent the majority of his adult life in Manassas, Virginia raising his children before moving to Bentonville, Virginia to live out his dream of living near the Shenandoah River. He enjoyed spending his summers camping, canoeing and floating on the river with his family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorial donations be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), 199 Water Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10038 or online at supporting.afsp.org.
My heart goes out to you. Rob always made it a point to say hi and have conversation when I would see him at family functions. Sweet, polite, loving. So sorry for your loss. Hugs and love all round.
Love, Melissa, John ,Hunter Chandler
My deepest condolences to everyone in Rob’s circle. We had many good times camping and floating down the James River together. He was both a good brother-in-law and a good friend. I’ll always remember the time he and Tyler paddled a mile upriver on the James to get to our camping site! It was a tough haul through a set of rapids, and I don’t think I would have had the strength to do it, but Rob cut through that river like it was butter. I will miss his great sense of humor and love of adventure. Until we meet again on the other side…
Our deepest sympathies goes out to the Simpson family. Rob was a great friend and neighbor in our small community. He will be missed. God Bless.
I am so sorry to receive this sad news-
My heart aches for you dear folks-
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
We are so sorry to hear this. Our prayers are with Rob and the family.
Our love and prayers are with Robbie and his family.
I have known Rob since he was a teenager. I watched him mature into a good father, husband, son, brother and friend. My heart is heavy. I will miss his sense of humor and friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family…
I just found out about Rob’s passing through a mutual friend. Rob was a great friend and a mentor to me while we worked together. Even though that time was fairly brief we stayed in contact for years. Rob was extremely supportive of me and one of my biggest cheerleaders as I progressed in life. Last year my wife and I adopted our first child. Even though I hadn’t seen Rob in a few years at that point he was right there to congratulate us. He opened up and shared his story of growing up and offered words of support and encouragement. We talked a few more times last year until the last time we exchanged text messages, July 28th. You never know how short a life will be. Rob, I’ll miss talking with you buddy.